About two weeks ago I noticed some of my mice were developing a red scab and bald patch just behind the head between their ears. At first I thought it may be just fighting - but as it was not all in the same tank i thought it best to take one of my bucks to the vets. They weren't sure what it was - many things were mentioned including ringworm - but the mice don't itch, I've never caught anything also not all cage occupants have it. Anyway to cut a long story short I was given some Surolan ear drops which are anti bacterial and anti fungal to be applied to the affected area twice a day.
When I got home all cages, water bottles and dishes were washed in strong bleach (thoroughly rinsed and dried) and I always wash my hands between each cage with anti bacterial handwash. this combined with the ear drops seems to be doing the trick.
But it doesn't help me figure out what it is that caused it in the first place :? ?? Any body had similar issues?
When I got home all cages, water bottles and dishes were washed in strong bleach (thoroughly rinsed and dried) and I always wash my hands between each cage with anti bacterial handwash. this combined with the ear drops seems to be doing the trick.
But it doesn't help me figure out what it is that caused it in the first place :? ?? Any body had similar issues?